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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.32, 1,145.51 and 740.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.32, 1,145.51 and 740.32 is: 1,105.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.32 : 1,145.51 = 740.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.32/1,145.51 = 740.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.32x = 1,145.51 × 740.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.32x = 848,043.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,043.96/767.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.20

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